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Old 08-26-2009, 09:00 PM   #8 (permalink)
RobertSmalls
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In the city, the few hundred extra lbs is huge, since you'll be spending fuel repeatedly bringing it up to speed. On the highway, extra weight will increase rolling resistance. While fuel consumption is admittedly governed by aerodynamics at high speeds, if every MPG counts, you'll shed weight where you can.
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